Bird Keeper (Darkness Ablaze 159) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Bird Keeper is an Uncommon Trainer card from the Darkness Ablaze set, numbered 159. With a vibrant design that matches the set’s theme, it offers strategic value for players focusing on bird Pokémon decks.

Quick Facts

• Card ID: swsh3-159
• Stage: Supporter
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Regulation Mark: D
• Rules Text: Switch your Active Pokémon with 1 of your Benched Pokémon. If you do, draw 3 cards. | You may play only 1 Supporter card during your turn.
• Types, weaknesses, resistances, abilities, and attacks: none listed
• Flavor text: unknown

Key Printings

This exact printing of Bird Keeper appears in the Darkness Ablaze set, identified by the set code swsh3 and card number 159. It is an uncommon rarity card illustrated by Hideki Ishikawa.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It can be identified by its unique card ID swsh3-159 and the regulation mark D. The card’s artwork and layout are consistent with other Darkness Ablaze Supporter cards.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to available data. Its effect allows switching your Active Pokémon with a Benched Pokémon and drawing three cards, providing tactical flexibility during play.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface, especially since it is an uncommon card that may be sought after by collectors.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Darkness Ablaze: Bird Keeper is featured as a Supporter card with a useful switching and card-drawing effect. It complements the set’s theme of dynamic gameplay and strategic depth, illustrated by Hideki Ishikawa’s clean artwork.